Peggy King - I Cried For You

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Review by mihir

Album Review: I Cried For You by Peggy King (1952) Let’s cut to the chase—Peggy King’s I Cried For You is like that vintage sweater you find at a thrift store. It’s got charm, it’s got history, and honestly, it still kinda fits. Released in 1952 under MGM Records, this pop gem comes with all the trimmings of mid-century American music, complete with Skip Martin And His Orchestra doing their best “we’re classy but also here to party” routine. If you’re into old-school vibes without the cringe of overly saccharine ballads, this one might just tickle your fancy. Now, let’s zoom in on two tracks because ain’t nobody got time to review an entire album (kidding…sort of). First up, the title track, I Cried For You. This song hits different—it's not just some sappy tearjerker; it’s more like Peggy grabbed a mic and said, “Hey world, I’m sad, but I’m owning it.” The orchestration feels lush yet understated, letting her voice take center stage. You can almost picture her standing there in a sparkly dress, pouring her heart out while Skip Martin nods approvingly from behind his baton. It sticks with you because it’s relatable—haven’t we all cried for someone who probably didn’t deserve our tears? Then there’s There’s No Doubt In My Mind (But Hope In My Heart), which sounds like the musical equivalent of staring wistfully out a rain-speckled window. The lyrics are simple enough—you know, classic “I’m holding onto hope even though everything sucks” energy—but Peggy delivers them with such sincerity that you can’t help but feel something. Plus, the orchestra adds these little flourishes that make it sound like Hollywood decided to crash a jazz club. It’s hopeful but tinged with melancholy, like eating ice cream straight from the tub while watching old movies. What makes this album worth remembering isn’t just its polished production or Peggy’s smooth-as-silk vocals—it’s how raw and real it feels. Sure, it’s from 1952, but emotions don’t exactly come with expiration dates, do they? Listening to it now feels like stepping into a time capsule where love was dramatic, heartbreak was poetic, and everyone wore gloves to dinner. Final thought? If Peggy King were around today, she’d probably be dropping truth bombs on TikTok instead of waxing lyrical about lost loves. Either way, she’d still slay. So grab yourself a cuppa, hit play, and let Peggy remind you why crying over someone—or something—isn’t half bad when it sounds this good.

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Artist: Peggy King
Album: I Cried For You

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
I Cried For You
There's No Doubt In My Mind (But Hope In My Heart)

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Catalog Numbers

K11260

Labels

MGM Records

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Formats

  • Vinyl
  • 7"
  • 45 RPM
  • Single

Credits

RoleCredit
ConductorSkip Martin And His Orchestra

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  • Matrix / Runout (Stamped Side A): K11260A A
  • Matrix / Runout (Stamped Side B): K11260B A

About Peggy King

Peggy King (born 16 February 1930, Greensburg, Pennsylvania) is a pop singer and former TV personality. She is best remembered as the female vocalist on The George Gobel Show. She also appeared in American Bandstand, Maverick, The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson and The Jack Benny Show. She portrayed the stewardess Janet Turner in the film, Zero Hour!, which became the basis for the disaster spoof, Airplane!

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Interesting fact about Album

Here’s a fun fact: Back in 1952, Peggy King released her album *I Cried For You*, a pop gem that showcased her smooth voice alongside Skip Martin and his orchestra. It’s wild to think this record came out over 70 years ago! The title track, *I Cried For You*, became one of her signature songs. And get this—it was all done under MGM Records, the same label known for its big movie musicals at the time. Pretty cool how music ties into history, right?